1. Youth kart slalom in Hohentengen: A day full of speed and fun!

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On May 18, 2025, the ACV Motorsport Club Göge held the 40th Gögen ACV Youth Kart Slalom in the Ehoch4 business park in Hohentengen. This traditional event attracted an impressive turnout of 102 young riders. The slalom leader Tim Kuchelmeister ensured that things ran smoothly and that the course tasks were adhered to, which were designed in accordance with the regulations of the Motor-Sport-Jugend e.V. (MSJ). The event took place in the best weather conditions and thus offered the young talents optimal competitive conditions.

The starting field consisted of children and young people between the ages of 7 and 23. The go-karts used had 200 cc and 6.5 HP and were provided by the organizer. The races are not only part of the ACV State Group Championship Southwest, but also the DMV State Group Championship 2025. The coveted trophies and medals were fought for in various age groups.

Class winners at a glance

• Jahrgang 2018: Henry Charin (ACV-MSC Göge)
• Jahrgänge 2017/2016: Salvatore Battiato (RC Böblingen)
• Jahrgänge 2015/2014: Marlon Kaisner (ACV-MSC Göge)
• Jahrgänge 2013/2012: Marc Rüting (MSC Leidringen)
• Jahrgänge 2011/2010: Giulio Seidel (RMV Steinenbronn)
• Jahrgänge 2009/2008/2007: Aron Baumann (RC Böblingen)
• Jahrgänge 2006 bis 2002: Daniel Bachmeier (MSC Leidringen)

The best team in the competition was the RMV Steinenbronn Youngster. The ACV-MSC Göge Youngster took third place, represented by the drivers Marlon Kaisner, Marten Kaisner, Maxime Schlegel and Timo Höfs. Their performances added to the exciting atmosphere of the day.

Sustainability in karting

The ACV is committed to promoting youth in karting and at the same time is committed to sustainability. For example, the 28th ACV Youth Kart Slalom Championship will take place in Lahnstein, where modern, fully electric slalom karts from the Mach1 “Cratos-H” brand will be used. The motto of the event is “Climate fair on the road”, which underlines the ACV's aim to not only give young people between the ages of 7 and 18 the opportunity to put their driving skills to the test, but also to promote environmentally conscious practices. From their 15th birthday, young talents can also compete in the ACV Automobile Slalom Beginner Cup.

The next events of the ACV MSC Göge are already planned: On July 12th there will be an ACV Slalom beginners automobile slalom cup with the VW Up! GTI take place. This will be followed on July 13th by the 43rd Gögener ACV Club Sports Slalom in the Ehoch4 business park.

For further information about the ACV events and the goals in karting, those interested can visit the ACV website at acv.de visit. In addition, the reports Swabian about the highlights of the event. Karting, especially youth karting slalom, remains an important element in promoting young motorsport talent in the region.